Let’s face it, rare is the individual who enters into a single career and remains there for a lifetime- walking away with a shiny gold watch. In fact, today’s adults are expected to have at least five different jobs/careers in their lifetime. Yet, rare...
We know that Flutterby in Guilford has great Women’s and Men’s clothes from Mavi Jeans, Wooden Ship Sweaters. We also know Beth has the best decorative home furnishings from quality manufacturers in many designs and finishes. But what makes Flutterby that much more special is...
At one point and time, you have seen a Segway. No, not the “segue” that journalists use to transition from one story to the next. This Segway you ride. Yes. I am talking about the “future-esque” two wheeled electric vehicle you stand up and ride....
For all of us who grew up in Guilford over the past 30 plus years, we already know about their great pizza. I used to ride my bike from all the way up in North Guilford to meet and hang with friends, and I always...
Bishop’s Orchards Winery has been making fruit wines for over 5 years now, and every day, their reputation for fine wine making grows. Gone are the days when fruit wines meant cheap, and not something you admitted to drinking. Bishop’s has turned this around, making...
When you think Halloween costumes and makeup the first place you think of is Characters and Costumes in Guilford. And if it’s not, then it probably should be. You will find all the retail costumes, makeup, and accessories that you need for that totally awesome...
As many of you may have figured, I grew up in Guilford, so the Fair has always been something special to me. Just like your hometown fair or carnival is to you. So many fond memories are created at events such as these. Both growing...
Summer and fall are just an awesome time at Bishops Orchards in Guilford. not only can you get the freshest produce and flowers, you get to head out into the orchards and pick your own fruit. This is just a great way to spend the...
On Saturday, June 11, Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market & Winery in Guilford, CT will have a celebration open to the public for their 140th Anniversary of being in business. This event will be held at the Little Red Barn at Bishop’s Orchards from 10am to...
That was a question I threw out on Facebook and Twitter a few weeks back, and the conversation was one of the funniest I have had in a long time. One prominent local restauranteur who is very much into sustainability and nutrition even pointed out...
I am currently loading any and all events on to the Connecticut Events Calendar, and my...
In the restaurant industry, change of ownership is inevitable. This happens for a variety of reasons,...
Publishers Note: I originally posted this in April of 2011, and this is the second most...